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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
COOK COUNrY's BoODnERs.
Between 20 and 80 True Bills
Found by the Grand Jury.

Between 20 and 80 True Bills
Found by the Grand Jury.
CHICAGO, March 24.-The Daily News
this morning says: "'The grand jury has
found something under thirty true bills
against the county boodlers,' said gem
tleman on the inside yesterday. 80 long
as they are not presented to the court,
the jury, OF course, has power to change
it's mind. 1t IS evident that there is
some delay in the proceedings, but
the Jury is unanimous in Its
opinion, / know this TO be true. eThe
official corruption was barefaced enough
for the jury to make its presentments
almost at the very outset Of this Investi-
CATION. Some of the merchants and con-
tractors, VINO have been subjected to
sharp questioning before this body, have
exhibited Themselves in most Ditiable
light. While these men have con Dfessed
their guilt, il is probable
that in consideration Of their
services some OF them will escape
punishment, excepting the disgrace at
taching TO an indictment. The authori-
ties are after the arch-thieves. The evil
dencs has been overwhelming against
boodlers Of high and low degree"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
VIIEGINIA'S DEBT.
The English BondhoIders Propose a
Conference on the Subject.

OuIercnce on tile SuDleCl.
RICHMOND, VA, March 24.-Gov. Lee
this afternoon received cablegram from
Chairman Bouverie, OF the Council OF the
Foreign Bondholders, OF London which
he at once communicated to the Legisla-
ture. Mr.. Bouverie says;
The council will appoint commission
era TO come 10 Virginia to confer with
representatives OF the State for settle
ment OF the debt on receiving assurance
that the basis OF any agreement whlch
may be arrived at shall be available reNe-
nue. as mutually agreed upon, after COM
petent investigation, il the Legislature
will empower the Governor to consent TO
this basis of compromise"
In the Senate MIR. Mccormack intro
duced a Joint resolution looking to the
creation OF a commission to meet the one
referred to in Mr.. Bouverie's commuui-
cation.
A special caucus OF the Democratic
members of the Legislature was held to-
night to consider the matter laid before
the General Assembly to-day through the
caplegram received from the Chairman OF
the Council of Foreign Bondholders, sug-
gesting joint commission Tor settle
ment Of the debt. The discussion lasted
three hours, and the caucus, without
taking action, adjourned until tomorrow
afternoon, when the resolution offered
by Senator Mccormack to-day, looking TO
the creating of a commission on the part
of Virginia to meet the representatives oi
the bondhOlders, VIII be considered, and
if the caucus adopts Mr.. Mccormack +
resolution there will be night session OF
the Legislature to act thereon,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
POISONEK PURYEAR.

The Supreme Court Confirms the
Judgment of the Lower Court.
RICHMOND, VA, March 24.-The Su-
preme Court OF Appeals OF Virginia to-
day rendered decision in the case OF
Holmes K. Puryear, convicted Of the
murder of his wife by poison in Dinwlddie
county in June, 1885. The prisoner,
when brought to trial, asked for a
change OF venue on account of preju-
dice against him IN Dinwiddie. This
was granted, and he was tried
in Prince George county, was convicted
Of murder in the first degree anu sem
fenced 10 be hanged Oct. 90 of the same
year. The decision OF the Supreme Court
sustains the judgment OF the lower
court, and Puryear will be hanged on "a
day TO be hereafter fixed
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
Freight Rates by i;tii.

' NEW YORK, March 24.-rne Rate Com
mittee OF the Southern Railway and
Steamship Association met again this
morning, but failed to decide upon any
satisfactory scheme Of classification OF
rates and finally turned the whole mat.
ter over to the Arbitration Committee OF
the Association. They also referred TO
the same committee the memorial pre-.
sented by the New York Chamber Oi
Commerce protesting against discrlmi-
nation in favor OF freight by the carload.
The Southern Railway Rate Committee
met this afternoon and adopted the old
classification for most kinds OF freight.
Iron is clsssed as before, with small dis
elimination between whole and part car
loads
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
BOTH ENGINES TALEsCoPED.
Trains Collide on the Baltimore and
Philadelphia Railroad.

Trains Collide on the Baltimore and
Philadelphia railroad.
NORTH EAST, Nd, March pa pas
senger train on the Baltimore and Phila-
delpnia railroad cOllided with through
freight at Leslie about 2 O'Clock this
morning. Both trains were badly
wrecked, and the locomotives were en-
tirely telescoped. On the passenger train
were two car loads of emiRrants, but no
one except the crews of the locomotives
were injured. George Graham, the fire.
man of the east-bound train, was fatally,
and Engineers George RObinett and Fire.
man George Armstrong were severely
Injured. Express matter vas strewn and
scattered in profusion about the wreck.
he tracks are yet blockaded, and no
trains have been able to pass over them
I'D 10 3 O'Clock this afternoon. The acci-
dient is attributed to the engineer OF the
east-bound train being late and trying to
reach Slngerly's, the usual place OF pass
tVrag
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
\ CHURCH TORN DOWN.

a School Board ISaids property
Which They Claim Title TO.
WILKEsBARRE, PA, March 24.-Before
daylight this morning the members of the
Nanticoke school board, with the aid of
large Iorce of wOrkmen, broke open the
Bethel Congregational church, threw
out all the furniture and tore down the
building. They claimed right to do
this under the will OF the late
John Mills, who left the land
for school or church purposes, and, it is
claimed further, that the church society
never obtained legal possession. The ac-
tion OF the scnOol board has created in
tense excitement in Nanticoke. The
church trustees declare that they intend
having every member OF the board ar
rested on criminal charges, and they will
also sue the school board for heavy dam
ares.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
CAswELLls DIVOROE FRAUD
The Illinois Supreme Court Decides
Against the NabOb.


Against the Nabob.
MONTICELLO, ILL.,, March A.-The
Illinois supreme Court yesterday al
firmed the decIsion OF the lower courts in
the sensational divorce case of Caswell
VS.. Caswell. This decision sets aside a
coniessedly fraudulent divorce which
Daniel II. CasweIl, now wealthy mer-
chant in Nashville, Tenn, secretly OBJ
tanned 10 years ago from his wife Mary,
of New York. Six children of CaswelPs
by second marriage with Miss
Mary Broadwell, of Dayton, o., are
rendered illegitimate, aud be is
made liable for bisamy and perjury in
OHIO and Illinois. Caswell, after desert
ing his wife, concealed his whereabouts
for seventeen years. His defense in court
was that it would be contrary TO public
policy to disturb decree that had stood
unohallenged 80 long. The defendant
and his two wives are highly connected,
having relatives scattered throughout the
Union, holding distinguished social,
political and commercial positions.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
MANY LIVES LOST.
The Terrible Floods in Dakota Still
Unbrilicd.

The Terrible Floods in Dakota Still
Unbridlcd.
ST. PAUL, March pa Bismarck
special says: "All attempts to break the
sebley Island gorge with dynamite are
unavaillng. A man was seen last even
ing riding down the river on cake of ice
frantically calling for help, but it was
impossible to help him. Twelve families
near Livopia had most thrilling
experience. After being on the
roofs of houses for twenty-four hours
a crust formed over the river, and on this
they walked to the shore, two miles, some
breaking through several times, but
being rescued. The Fort Lincoln army
officers here are still OF the opinion that
the people opposite the post on the low
lands south OF the city have perished in
the floods. This belief is becoming prev
alent, and as reports come in from remote
river districts the story of suffering and
loss of life is intensified.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
Thrnnrh a Bridge.

RICHMOND, VA, March 24.-ThIs morn.
ing a freight train went through bridge
nine miles from Liberty, on the Norfolk
and Western railroad. The bridge was
IN process or repair, and eight or nine
workmen were killed and several others
wounded. None OF them were train
hands so far as known. The engine and
several cars crossed the bridge safely be.
fore the structure gave way.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
RAILROAD COMMISSIONER ;
President Cleveland Signs Their
Commissions.

President Cleveland Signs Their
Commissions.
WASHINGTON, March 24.-rhe Presi-
dent to-day signed the commissions of the
Interstate Commerce Commissioners, but
they will be held'at the White lSsiwSpd
delivered to the new abfomtees upon
their arrival. Information was received
to-day that Judge Cooley cannot reach
Wasbington until the close OF next week,
and 1t was decided TO make no effort TO
get the commissioners together before
that tiIue, as the other
members also have private affairs
To wind up. When the commission as
sembes its fret action will be 10 organ
ize and then to Immediately begin official
consideration OF the Interpretation which
shall be given the most important proyis-
ions of the law. TIE candidates for the
position of Secretary are numerous, and
each commissioner seems likely TO have
a favorlte for the position.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
Cotton Compresses Idle.

NEW ORLEANS, March 24.-The diff.
Guilty between the new cotton mems
council and the old cotton mems council
has resulted in a suspension of business
for the present in most OF
The cotton presses OF the. city. The
officers of the Cotton Press Association
saw there is at present very little doing in
the presses, and quitting work for several
days would not materially interfere with
the commerce OF the city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
GUESSING AT THE FIGURES.
The Church JtiJI Passed

BERLIN, March 24.-The Oberhaus to.
day adopted the ecclesiastical bill in the
form recommended by the committee,
with the addition OF Bishop Kopps amend.
ments that the right of the State TO veto
nominations shall only be operative IN
case ofpermanent nominations TO cura tes,
and also that admission to orders shall
not depend upon resolution OF the gov,
ernment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
DEATH FOLLOWS OUTRAGE.
Five Roughs Fatally Ill-rreat q
Girl 4 ged f2 Years.

NNIt = y fa'JNA u ~ n OtNE n
JERSEY CITY, N. j., March 24.-Five
roughs waylald and assaulted Louise
" inple. a 12-year-old girl, Tuesday night
on the outskirts of Granton. a small VII
lage on the Northern railroad, in the
northern part OF hudson county. They
dragged her into a small grove of oedars
In the rear OF Steinbrenner's Park, and
there accomplished their purpose. The
approach OF a young woman employed as
a telegraph operator IN the station fright
ened them away, but not before she b bad
recognized four of the party. The father
OF the girl spread an alarm and searching
parties secured the woods, but found no
traces OF the culprits. Threats of lynch
ing are loud II they are captured. The
girl died TODAY.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
WARNING URGED.

The Importance OF De Lesseps' Visit
TO Berlin Overratod.
VIENNA, March 24.-rhe Politische
Zeitung published letter from Berlin
which declares that it is imperative in
the interests OF peace that France should
be informed in time that any inter-
ference with German measures In Alsace
ana Lorraine will meet with strong
protest from Germany. The same letter
saws that the Importance OF Count de
Lesseps' visit TO Berlin mas been over
rated, and that his assurances respecting
peace must be regarded as merely eX-
pressions OF his own personal convictions.
RUssoFRANCo ovERTUKEs.
PARIS, March 24.-It IL semi-cfficially
denied that Russia has made Overtures
for an alliance with France.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
Virginia,s State Committee.

RICHMOND. VA, March N.-The State
Democratic Committee met here this
afternoon and decided TO call the State
convention at a time and place to be de-
termined by the Executive Committee.
The work OF the convention will be to
map out the party policy for the legisla-
tive campaign this year and to indorse the
action OF the Legislature on The debt
uuaEtion.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

Mrs. Mann Dies from Her Burns.
BUFFALO, March 24.--Mrs. w. j. Mann,
wife OF one OF the propriet0rs OF the Rich.
mond Hotel, died tonight from injuries
she received during the b0tel Ire. THIS
makes the thirteenth known victim.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
Rev. Corrlgan Highly Honored.

NEW YORK, Marcn 2i.-A cable die.
patch has just been received from Rome
announcing that the Holy Father, D1OhS
pr0priO, desiring to show special honor 10
named him "Prel2te Assistant TO the Pon-
tifical ThrOneo
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
scaIded Her Husband TO Death.

CINCINNATI, March 2l.-At Newark,
o., Jacob Brend died last evening from
tho effects OF pan OF scalding water
thrown upon him by his wife Sunday last.
The couple had frequently quarreled,
and on this occasion Mrs. Brend threw a
pan OF boiling water IN his face. She
kept everybod out Of the house after the
scalding, but since his death she has be-
come raving maniac.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
Nothing seen ofthe Yachts.

LONDON, March 24.-Captain Brooks,
of the steamship Arizona, which arrived
at Queenstown this morning from New
York, reports tnat tempests prevailed
during the entire passage. Nothing was
seen OF the racing yachts Dauntless and
Coronet. Secretary Manning and Treas
urer jordan were passengers on tho
Arizona.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
Reeistry 'paxation OpDosed

PROVIDENCE, II. l., March 24.--In tha
House OF Representatives to-day reso-
luton proposing an amendment TO the
constitution aDolishing the registry tax
and property qualifications was unani.
mously passed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
y5inhty-tgivc Miners ssntombed.

SYDNEY, March "a. - Eighty-tiye
men were entombed Dy the explo-
sion IN the Bulls colliery yesterday. The
accident occurred in tae tunnel, a mile
aud half from the mouth OF the pit.
Seven bodies have been recovered. The
tunnel is blocked by debris caused by the
explosion.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
ItandnIi undistnrheti.

HARRIsB sRG, March 24.-Tbe House
Apportionment Committee tonight pre-
pared the Congressional apportionment
bill, which Will be reported tomorrow
morning. It. gives Philadelphia six dis
trlcts, and leaves the district now repre-
sented by Mr.. Randall as at present.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
Wheat damaged.

WINCHESTER, VA, March 24.-Wheat
is not looking we'll in the valley. The
severe weather for the last two weeks has
damaged 1t. Farmers are plowing, and
It is thought a large acreage will be pre-.
pared for corn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
To be sold Under the Hummer.

ST. LOUIS, March 24.-The announces
ment is mads that the Memphis and Lit
tie Rock railroad will be sold under fore
closure April 13. Jay Gould is said TO
he heavy stockholder OF this road, and
il is suspected that he will be bidder at
the gaie
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
\ Millionaire Congressman.

WASHINGTON, March 24.-Representa-
tive W illiam l.. Scott, OF Pennsy lvania,
draws his salary once In two years. He
drew $4,000 yesterday, the balance of his
account tor the last Congress.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
Niinister Cox's hucccesor.

WASHINGTON, March 24.--The Presi-
dent this afternoon appointed Oscar
5traus. OF New York, TO be Envoy Extra
ordinary and Minister Plenipotentlary OF
the United States TO Turkey.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

Self-Steerlng Torpedo a. Failure.
PARIS, March 24.-The Republlque
Francaise says that the experiments
made by the government with the "self-
steering torpedo, at Toulon have resulted
IA failure.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

WASHINGTON, March 94.-The Civil
Service Commission has placed the post
Office AZ Richmond, Va, under civil SER
vice rules.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
A BITTER ATTACK,

DUBLIN, March 24.-United Ireland
(Mr. ParnelPs organ) publishes a bitter
attack on Mr.. Balfour, Chief Secretary
for Ireland. 1t calls him "Bloody Bal
four with tigers heart wrapped in a
woman's s nide," aud says; "He has entered
lightly into a struggle with the Catholic
Church. In such struggles the proudest
despots have been humbled into the dust.
Prince Bismarck, swaying the destInies
OF Europe In his whole career. but once
learned the bitterness OF defeat, and that
was when he laid his hand on the church,
which resents sacrilegious handling Of the
sacred privileges OF the priesthood"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

without q chart or compass to guide
them they would peck at and derange, agt-
tate and disturb the magnificent industries
buitup by the Republican Darty.and you,good
people OF Tennessee. with unlimited natural
resources amt abundant raw materials, arc
eXpectea to leave them all uDdeveloped 70
favor Democratic success rather than support
the Republican policy maniiestly In
your interest. because, forsooth, the
Republican party did not agree with
some OF you about slavery and the war TWEEN
ty-hve years ago. You are expected TO pull
chestnuts out OF the fire In gratitude 10 the
party In the North for its sympathy for you
In the war. unto which they encouraged you
W enter, and deserted you In your extremity.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

SCI was greatly surprised. The Hunters
have banked with us for thirty-fve years.
| don't know whether James Hunter was
sane or not, but l am pretty sure he will
commit suicide. / don't think he has the
moral courage to come back and face the
music. IL the firm we're in trouble, why
didn't they let their friends know it'll
They have scores of sound friends who
would have been glad to help them out
honorablV.v
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-25
OPENING OF THE RElCHSTAG.
TOUCHING REFERENCE 10 TIE ILLNESS OF
CHnWN PENCE.

TOUCHING REFEENNCE 10 TIE ILLNESS OF THE
GROWN PRINCE.
BEELIS Nov 24.-Thc Rc.cl-iag was opened to
day Minister Won Bocttclcr read tie spoct iroE III"
throne which wa uD-tan'ialIy a foilO"-:
Germany, IN her foreign policy, has successfully en-
dcavOrcd 10 Strengthen thc p'ace OF Eut,ic w IN tIo
cultivation al lrienmy reai IONS VIII an o h' iO"or7
BY treaties ana alliances aiming J." dN'It tLe 'iar7
OF and TO Jointly oppose any uilu5' ala'h-'
Germany has aggrcs~tvc tendencies, -hc ha' no
wants to bc saushei through victorious "af7 An
unclIsllan disposition To Hulprtdc Hc4ElDorlhS
peoples Is fore IN ~ the German nature ana 70 NE con
sututon Of the empire. me nin,ay OF ,aiI@a'io' @ :"
the country not calculated to disturb the pca'c 81
hor g6ois by arbitrary attack Germany l. sr"ns
In parying surprises and in defending L'f i"1o %
pendepce She wishes to Dccp'nc - N'I""s To" 'Hc
can face with compO-urc every danger
The resumption Of the Rcchslag Gomez al SCROLL
time Tho grave complaint with which ue 'toWn @
Emperor, but also "f ~ altn'' sii a,' ,,' ,,an
Of Germany with anxious care Nothlhf thW huHlan
arc directed toward God, whose deere, rue IN h'
vidual man Firm confidence I'm cod and the faithful
fnnmcnt Of duty have tccn IN all cSpgcaig e,acy c
viii now also enable u 10 do justice to inc 'aDof7
a"Ti,rs Ihrres ha. been gratifying improvement in The
financial condition Of the country and II j. cHprrt%i
hat next year Will show surplus Oh 'o''Vo'o'o
Bills will be introduced ah~hng compulsory con
ribpon@ on the part OF otgrS tr1 iu ucreng ,e cora
duties modifying the landwehr and annS'mrm , Sys VS.
latlng TO tho insurance Of aran In cases OF ola ago
and sickness; modifying the friendly societies law
with regard TO the sales Of wine temporarily pro
longing tho Ausro German treaty. and ra'lfylng the
treaties Of commerce with eOmc American states.
Minister Won Bncttcher was often interrupted by ap'
plauso and enthusiastic cheers Herr Won boctlchcr
having declared the Rcchs,ag open. Herr Wcdcll
Pieslorf the president Of the body, called Tor cheers
for tho Emperor, which were given WITH enthusiasm
Tho president I'm his opening address alluded 10 inc
serious nature Of Il illness OF the Crown Irhc'
and the grief Of the country over his fate Anxiety
ah all
TO tho background. The members would Jolh' tho
prsdent said in expressing their sorrow ana declaring
that they placed their confidence In Gods grace ana
mercy IIo asked authority TO convey these scn'i-
mens to the Emperor and send the following telegram
to the Crown Prince:
The Rcichs,ag In profound reverence and cordial
love thinks Of your Imperial liighness May GTi
protect your precious lifc and preserve II ior inc RAJ
walton OF the fahcrland
Tho deputies listened to the address stahdihg anu
unanimously approved tho presidents sugse''iohS'